Today I finally realised that leaving almost 2 years ago was the best decision I could have ever made. My ex is currently having our kids at my house because he is not in the position to have them in his own home. I got home today from my boyfriends house (I go there to ensure they get quality time with their dad) there's food all over the floor, dishes stacked in the sink, the kids are still in their pyjamas or what they were wearing yesterday. My house was spotless when I left. I asked him to do his dishes before he went and he laughed at me. I reminded him that I'm not his slave and he responded no You're the kids slave. I'm not their slave either. He is a complete arsehole and thinks I'm still going to be cleaning up after him. Yes I have to do the dishes, yes I'll have to vacuum the floor because I can't just leave it there. I realise how lucky I am to have gotten out when I did. And that I have found a man who can actually look after himself these days. I wonder how my ex is going to feel when I eventually take our kids and move over an hour away from him to a place with a Man who treats me like a queen. Who does dishes and vacuums, who wants me to be happy and tells me how beautiful I am on a regular basis. I have found someone who treats me like I deserve to be treated and I know I'm worth it. How can I make my douche bag of an ex realise that he's being a dick by not respecting my home. By expecting me to clean up after our kids when it's he who had them. Yes it's my home but doing dishes and vacuuming a floor are 2 really simple tasks that one should be doing especially if they are using a space because they can't supply their own. Do I just roll with it until he can supply his own space again. I realise there is no point in getting angry because that's what he wants. It just makes me mad that I have let him into my space and he still shows so much disrespect towards me.
Best decision ever- when realisation hits
Best decision ever- when realisation hits
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Life Lessons, Relationships & Marriage, Behaviour
4 Replies
Dodged a bullet! The mature way may be to keep going, not mention anything to him, he can just leave as soon as you get there and you live with the knowledge he's a dropkick and youre lucky to have your own home. Also that you have a love and just be glad you don't live with those arguments anymore.
Or secondly ( not so mature but tempting) you don't let him inside and he can play in the backyard with the kids until he can respect it, and you stay home inside for anything they need. Solves your issue with him, but you know you're better that.
Personally I'd rather clean my house in peace than have to deal with crap off him anymore.
I would tell him that until he can learn to grow up, find a place of his own, or respect you and your house, he can only visit the children and take them to the park to spend time together instead of trashing your house.
totally agree, he can take them out for the day and then bring them back but stuff him having your house
Send him the cleaning bill!